Herbs & Roots

Alkanet Roots

Alkanet is a delicate herb available in flakes format. it is aka Ratanjot and Alkanna. Botanical name is Alkanna Tinctoria or Anchousa Tinctoria. The main constituents are Carnaubyl alcohol and Cerotic Acid. Itis mainly used in dyeing and as a dye ingredient. As an astringent it provides pain relief i.e. toothache. It also helps to reduce inflammation and bruising. Alkanet is mainly cultivated in central Europe, as well as parts of Asia.

Rhubarb Roots

Rhubarb root is a natural and wild grown herb commonly called Rewandchini or Revand Chini. Rheum Emodi, Rewandchini or Revand Chini. Botanical name is Rheum Rhabarbarum. Main constituents are water-soluble resins, rheopurgarin along with other tannoids and purgatives. Rhubarb is a natural cleanser and is a remedy for digestive issues and acts as an astringent that helps to reduce pain.

Costus Roots

Costus root is a wild grown herb aka custus and kushtha. It has pungent taste and a characteristic aromatic odor. The roots are of irregular shape and are dark to light brown in color. Common name is and botanical name is Saussurea Lappa. Main constituents are aldehyde, ketones and alcohols. Costus is commonly used as a medicinal herb in pharmaceutical to treat various ailments and helps to heal sore and cuts. Oil is extracted from costus and is used in fragrance industry. Further, costus has uses in culinary spices, weight loss treatments and cosmetics.

Valerian Roots

Valerian roots without rootlets have grooved hollow stems. It is dark brown to black in color while the shape is irregular. Common names are Amantilla, Setwall or Setewale Capon’s tail. Botanical name is Valeriana Officinalis. Main constituents are Glucoside, Resin, Alkaloids, Calcium, Magnesium, and Valeric Acid. Common uses are in naturopathy, psychology and pharmaceutical. It helps to relieve anxiety and regulate sleep. It also helps to treat a variety of gastrointestinal issues. Valerian is used as an essential oil and is popularly used as a strong herbal tea.

Peony Roots

Peony is a perennial shrub, natural herb aka Paeony Roots. It is dark brown to black in color. Botanical name is Paeoniaceae. The main constituents are Myricetin, Ellagic acid, Ethereal oils, Calcium Oxalate and Flavones. Peony has uses in pharmaceutical and naturopathy. It treats allergies and relieves female reproductive ailments and respiratory ailments. Peony root extract is helpful for conditions like chronic weaknesses, body fatigue and migraine.

Safed Musli

Safed musli is a flowering plant, rare natural herb, yellow to brown in color. Botanical name is Chlorophytum borivilianum. Main constituents are Saponin and Alkaloids. Common names are Safed Moosli, Shaqaqule, Dholi Musli, Swetha Musli, Taniravi Thang. It is used in pharmaceutical and extract industries. Safed musi serves as a sex vitalizer and cures impotency. It helps to boost immune system and acts as a remedy for arthritis.

Juniper Berry

Juniper berry is a natural herb locally known as Hawber or Hauber. Its shape is like a round berry and color is dark red or maroon. Common names are Hauber or Hawber. Botanical name is Juniperus Communis. Main constituents are volatile oil, resin, sugar, gum, water, lignin, wax and saline. They have a piney, refreshing aroma reminiscent of gin. It has good oil contents and is used in producing essential oils, fragrance i.e. perfumes and colognes. Juniper berries are used for culinary purpose, in treating infections and reduce cough and cold. It is used as a weight-loss supplement and has anti-inflammatory properties ideal for relieving pain related to rheumatism and arthritis. It is also used for spiritual purpose when burned.

Hermal Seeds

Hermal is a seed kind natural herb, dark brown to black in color. Botanical name is Peganum Harmala. Main constituents arealkaloids, essential oils, lignin. Primary active ingredients are Harmine & Harmaline. It reduces skin inflammation, helps in treating asthma, insomnia and is effective in treating head lice. When burned, rhubarb has spiritual effects and its smoke has insecticidal properties to kill the insects.